Garden Bumblebee vs Common Field Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Bumblebee | Common Field Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hortorum | Chorthippus brunneus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 12-22mm | 14-24 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Garden Bumblebee
A long-tongued bumblebee with three yellow bands and a white tail. Specializes in deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Has the longest tongue of any common bumblebee species, allowing it to access nectar in deep tubular flowers.
Common Field Grasshopper
An abundant European grasshopper with highly variable coloration ranging from green to brown. It produces a distinctive short buzzing song by rubbing its hind legs against its wings.
Did You Know?
Each species of Chorthippus has a unique song, making sound the most reliable way to tell closely related species apart.